Many people like to keep koi, which symbolize great wealth. There are five kinds of koi, so what is considered a good koi? And how can we raise a good koi? Let’s learn with the pet editor today!

1. Koi Five common species of carp

1. The orthodox representative of red and white

The orthodox representative of koi is red and white. Its red markings are inlaid on the pure and white skin, which is bright and dazzling, and won the championship in the (all) Japanese koi tasting. According to its markings and lines, it is divided into lightning red and white, two red and white, three red and white, four red and white and one red, Napoleon, rich soil red and white and so on.

2. The precious Taisho tricolor

It has red and black markings on the white background, and the head has only red markings but no black markings, and black stripes on the pectoral fins as the basic condition. The more expensive Taisho three colors are the lipstick three colors with small red spots on the mouth and the Fuji three colors with silver-white particles on the head.

3. Showa three-color boutique

It is a three-color with red and white patterns on a black background and black spots at the base of the pectoral fins. It is gorgeous and vigorous, full of masculine beauty; it has bright red spots, black spots like ink brush smear, dark and thick, huge in shape, full of vigor, and is the best quality among koi.

4. The offspring of Qiucui hybrids

The offspring of light yellow and German apple carp hybrids are called Qiucui, its head is light blue, clear and pure, and its back is dark blue, like a bright sun Blue sky, the nose, face, abdomen and base of fish fins have red spots, which is the icing on the cake. The more famous ones are Huaqiucui and Herring Qiucui.

5. Danding ornamental focus

Danding is a remarkable ornamental focus, gorgeous and elegant. The more expensive ones are the red-white danding with a white body and only a circular erythema on the head, and the danding tricolor with a round erythema on the head and a white and black spot on the body.

2. Appraisal criteria for koi appearance

1. Good body and facial features

<1> First of all, look at the distance between the eyes of the koi. The distance between the two eyes is wide, and this koi usually grows larger.

<2> Is the length from the base of the pectoral fin to the snout (head) long enough, and whether the distance between the eyes and the mouth is too short, if this part is too short, a triangular head will be formed, The fish shape is not ideal.

<3>The snout of the fish should be thicker. Koi with a thin snout are difficult to raise into large fish. Note that the cheeks are evenly plump on either side of the head, a koi fish with a flat top is not ideal.

2. High-quality color quality standards

An important standard for viewing depends on the quality of the body surface color. First of all, the color is pure, thick, and oily. If the color is not pure or shallow, it is difficult to reflect the gorgeousness of the fish, so the color quality is very poor.

3. Uniform pattern distribution

The pattern on the head and shoulders should be changed, especially the pattern on the shoulder must be broken, and the pattern on the tail handle is also very important , if there is no good ending color spot in the tail part, it means that there is no ending, and it is not perfect.

3. Selection of koi fish farms

1. Excellent breeding fish farms

There are also various types of fish farms: self-produced, self-produced There are those who buy in bulk and those who sell them, and there are those who do both. Just choose a place with your favorite koi.

2. The business operators are honest and trustworthy

The designated business operators selected in consideration of this point can not only buy koi from them, but also ask them to do pond management or health management. Serve. You must choose a good service provider.

3. The fish farms are close to each other

If the carp needs its emergency services in case of hypoxia or disease, it is recommended to choose a koi fish farm that is closer to you. It is also easy to find your favorite koi.